Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group plans to eliminate physical cash cards at a new digital bank scheduled to launch by March 2027, introducing smartphone-based cash withdrawals as part of efforts to strengthen cybersecurity following a surge in unauthorized access to corporate systems. (News On Japan)

Japan's Nikkei 225 Stock Average closed at 62,188.63 on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, falling 893.23 points, or 1.42%, from the previous trading session as heavy selling in semiconductor and artificial intelligence-related stocks swept through Tokyo markets following the U.S. midterm elections, although a strong afternoon recovery helped the benchmark recover much of its earlier losses. (News On Japan)

The NTSB said because the parts were found far from the accident site, they fell off before the crash.

The NTSB said because the parts were found far from the accident site, they fell off before the crash.

At least 69 people were killed and dozens injured in the collision south of the capital, Madrid.

Planes in Poland, Spain, Bulgaria and Italy have been checked for explosives following separate threats.

The speech comes after calls for the UK government to issue a formal apology for Britain's historic role in the trade.

Planes in Poland, Spain, Bulgaria and Italy have been checked for explosives following separate threats.

Clark Laidlaw, head coach at Super Rugby champions Hurricanes, has made a huge impact in New Zealand and would "welcome a conversation" about taking on the top job in Scotland.

The former European champion and two-time Olympic runner had been diagnosed with stage four bowel cancer.

At least 38 people are killed in 24 hours and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky warns dozens more could be trapped under rubble.

At least 38 people are killed in 24 hours and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky warns dozens more could be trapped under rubble.

An engineer was contacted through a legitimate job-hunting platform and invited to bogus job interviews with fake company representatives, Binance says.

An engineer was contacted through a legitimate job-hunting platform and invited to bogus job interviews with fake company representatives, Binance says.

BBC Sport takes a look at how the ongoing conflict in the Middle East has affected sporting events in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain and the wider area.

A long-established tofu shop in Naha, Okinawa Prefecture, provided traditional Japanese sweets made from tofu byproducts to elementary and junior high school students on November 2nd to celebrate the completion of Shuri Castle's restored main hall. (News On Japan)

Rio Tinto is jointly funding a A$28m "toad containment zoe" to protect the Pilbara region.

The US company was named after the Greek goddess of victory, so the Dar al-Ifta said displaying its logo was unIslamic.

The US company was named after the Greek goddess of victory, so the Dar al-Ifta said displaying its logo was unIslamic.

Supermarkets have reported problems from Estonia and Sweden to Portugal and Italy and many retainers have been forced to discard food.